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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Omos to return to WWE programming soon? Nigerian star has this to say
It's been a while since fans last saw Omos in a WWE ring. Known for his towering presence and powerhouse style, the Nigerian Giant has quietly stepped out of the weekly spotlight in recent months. His last WWE appearance came in April 2024, when he featured in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on SmackDown. Since then, Omos has been off the radar, sparking questions, speculation, and plenty of curiosity among fans and wrestling insiders. Now, in a new interview on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Omos has spoken openly about his situation. He's not injured. He hasn't been forgotten. He's waiting for the right time to make an impact again. The 7-foot-3 WWE star also opened up about his time in Japan, why he sees himself as a special attraction, and how WWE legend The Undertaker continues to guide him through key moments of his career. His comments give fans a rare look behind the curtain and make it clear that Omos is far from finished. 'I'm just waiting': Omos on being absent from WWE programming Omos must have the best laugh ever WWE fans would love to see him back Omos made it clear that his absence is part of a bigger picture. He called himself a 'special attraction' in WWE, someone who appears for big moments, not every week. 'I don't know. I'm just waiting,' he told YouTuber Chris Van Vliet. 'I'm kind of in a scenario where I'm like a special attraction. Whenever that time comes, I'm ready.' That kind of role isn't new in wrestling, but for someone still early in their career, it's unique, and it speaks to how WWE views his presence. During his break from WWE programming, Omos spent time competing in Japan's Pro Wrestling NOAH. He teamed up with Jack Morris to win the GHC Tag Team titles at the beginning of 2025, a huge moment in his career. Although their reign was short-lived, the trip meant a lot to Omos. He shared how excited he was just to be there, especially after hearing Great Muta name-drop him in an interview as someone he wanted to see wrestle in Japan. He also credited The Undertaker as a massive influence during this time. Omos explained how 'Taker has become a mentor figure, someone he speaks with often for advice. 'He can't be my dad, sorry Taker, but he's been such a great influence on me,' Omos said. 'I always ask, what would Undertaker do?' Right now, there's no clear date for his return. But Omos made it clear that he's not idle; rather, he's just being patient. Whether it's another showdown with a top name or a surprise return on a major stage, the Nigerian Giant sounds ready. And when the moment comes, he wants to make sure it's unforgettable.
National Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Chris Van Vliet talks success of "Insight", state of WWE, breaking kayfabe and more
Article content WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and Postmedia's Rob Wong are joined by 4-time Emmy winning TV host, YouTuber and the host of wrestling podcast 'Insight', Chris Van Vliet to talk about growing his show from the ground up, the state of WWE, what moment turned his wrestling podcasting career around, wrestlers breaking kayfabe and more.
Toronto Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Chris Van Vliet talks success of "Insight", state of WWE, breaking kayfabe and more
Pickering, Ontario native Chris Van Vliet is the host of one of the most popular wrestling podcasts, "Insight with Chris Van Vliet". Photo by @chrisvanvliet) / Instagram WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and Postmedia's Rob Wong are joined by 4-time Emmy winning TV host, YouTuber and the host of wrestling podcast 'Insight', Chris Van Vliet to talk about growing his show from the ground up, the state of WWE, what moment turned his wrestling podcasting career around, wrestlers breaking kayfabe and more. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Natalya Reacts To Claims That Women Are Being Underutilized In WWE
Photo Credit: WWE The current era of women's wrestling has come a long way from the Divas Era, where female wrestlers would barely get five minutes for a match. Former SmackDown Women's Champion Natalya spoke about the growth of women's wrestling. Advertisement While speaking on Chris Van Vliet's Insight podcast, Natalya shared her thoughts on the discussions that women are being underutilized in wrestling. 'Here's my thing, and it kind of goes back to what I was saying earlier. I was talking to my mom, I talk to my mom about everything, and I was saying sometimes it's so easy, especially nowadays. We all have a platform. If you're on Twitter, you're on Instagram, you're on TikTok, you're on social media, you have a platform. That's the cool thing about this day and age is that everybody has a voice. It is so easy. It would be so easy for me to go on social media and be like, 'I'm mad about this, and I'm mad about that, and I should have this and I should have that…' 'I would have loved to have been the first-ever Women's IC Champion. I would have loved that. For me, and this is the big thing is that there just has to be the right story. I think everybody wants everything now, we're living in a world of instant gratification where we want everything right now. So there's always going to be times where people feel like we should have this, and the Women's Division should do that, and that there should be this.' Natalya on the difficulties of booking a weekly wrestling TV show 'I do think that booking a weekly TV show, it's not easy, especially because there's lots of things that happen behind the scenes that people just don't know about. Somebody gets hurt, or somebody can't make it or this isn't where we're going for the big picture. Of course I would love to do more in WWE, but I also want there to be the right story. Especially being somebody that has been in WWE for 18 years, I would love to do more, but I also understand that timing is everything, so I have faith that the right story will come. And actually, I feel like we're right around the corner from some big announcements being made, especially with what I'm doing, I'm leaving you guys on such a cliffhanger, those stories will come to fruition.' Natalya: It's easy to critique, but at the same time I try to be patient 'So yeah, it's easy to critique, but at the same time I try to be patient, I try to empathize. And also, the one thing I do is make suggestions. Rather than be like, I should have this, I should have that. I go, 'Hey, I have an idea', 'We don't like that.' 'Hey, I got an idea.' 'We don't like that.' 'Hey, I got an idea.' Something is going to stick. So I have faith, I think that things are going to get exciting. It's just not easy, because also, right now we just have so many women, and I think that it's a good thing but it's also challenging, because you want to make sure that everybody has a special place. Advertisement 'I think that's the thing is that back a few years ago, sometimes I'd be on TV every single week, but I wasn't always doing the most meaningful things. I mean, at one point I was passing gas. I'm joking about that but I think what I do like about this new era is that we're just trying to find the right stories. I think we all want more. It's you're only human to want more. But I also think that let's just see what happens,' Natalya siad. Do you think women are underutilized? The post Natalya Reacts To Claims That Women Are Being Underutilized In WWE appeared first on Wrestlezone.
